What do you do when a medical emergency happens in a remote location? Would you recognize the signs of hypothermia in your scouting troop? How would you handle a sprained ankle on a family backpacking trip?

Merry Lea will host its annual wilderness first aid workshop on Thursday and Friday, August 28 and 29, 2014, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. An instructor from the SOLO School of Emergency Medicine and Rescue, Conway, New Hampshire, will teach the 16-hour course. Participants will earn a two-year certification from SOLO that is recognized by the American Camping Association, U.S. Coast Guard and various guide licensing boards.

The cost of $175 covers instruction and lunches. Lodging is also available Wednesday and Thursday nights for $20/night. To learn more about SOLO courses, visit www.soloschools.com/. To register and get directions, email jenniferhs@goshen.edu or call 260-799-5869. Registration closes August 22 or when the course is full.